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It’s nearly time to observe Dia de los Muertos and Halloween. And if you’re looking for something truly chilling in which to indulge, we’ve got a spooktacular idea for you.
Get a load of this ghoulish new offering from The Ruckus, 4144 N. Oakland Ave.
Black vanilla ice cream will cast its shadowy presence over the popular custard stand through Thursday, Nov. 2.
And no, it's not made from pure evil. The dark, mysterious treat is made from a vanilla ice cream base with natural ash derived from charred coconut added to give it the eerie black appearance.
Order it straight up in a red velvet waffle cone (with or without festive sprinkles) for $3. Or go all out with the churro sundae featuring black vanilla ice cream, sprinkles and glazed churros coated in Oreo crumbs ($4.50).
Either way, it’s sure to be fang-tastic.
As a passionate champion of the local dining scene, Lori has reimagined the restaurant critic's role into that of a trusted dining concierge, guiding food lovers to delightful culinary discoveries and memorable experiences.
Lori is an avid cook whose accrual of condiments and spices is rivaled only by her cookbook collection. Her passion for the culinary industry was birthed while balancing A&W root beer mugs as a teenage carhop, fed by insatiable curiosity and fueled by the people whose stories entwine with every dish. Lori is the author of two books: the "Wisconsin Field to Fork" cookbook and "Milwaukee Food". Her work has garnered journalism awards from entities including the Milwaukee Press Club. In 2024, Lori was honored with a "Top 20 Women in Hospitality to Watch" award by the Wisconsin Restaurant Association.
When she’s not eating, photographing food, writing or planning for TV and radio spots, you’ll find Lori seeking out adventures with her husband Paul, traveling, cooking, reading, learning, snuggling with her cats and looking for ways to make a difference.
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